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A certain level of stress at work can feel normal, but when your stress levels start to increase, you may need to address the issue. Too much stress can take its toll on our minds and bodies, causing physical health problems such as heart disease and hormone imbalances and mental health conditions such as clinical …
Living with anxiety isn’t easy, and it can affect your life in multiple ways. Anxiety can come and go – you may go through periods where it feels more intense while other times you feel relieved from it for a while. There are various types of anxiety too, including social anxiety and generalized anxiety disorder. …
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How often do you find yourself reaching for a piece of chocolate when you are sad or feeling blue? You’ve seen the movie scenes where the girl breaks up with the guy and sits on her couch with a pint of chocolate ice cream. Is there any validity to the idea that chocolate can really …
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Many are flocking to Florida for a more carefree and less stressful life. The number one reason is the weather. Struggling to get your car started in freezing temperatures to get to work or do some shopping is not just unpleasant, it’s stressful. The winter blues are a real thing so many people choose to …
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It’s that time of the year again when suddenly everywhere you turn it seems the Holidays are being lauded. A time of joy! The season of giving. Time to celebrate with family and friends. Of course, this time of year can be joyous for many, but it is also a time of stress and anxiety …
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Exercising is often thought of as a way to stay physically healthy. Many people exercise to lose or control weight, increase their heart health, fight off diseases like diabetes, and to improve their appearance. We all accept that exercise is generally good for our physical health but can exercise help with our mental health? If …
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Yoga is an Eastern practice that has been around for thousands of years. The basic principles of yoga start with breathing which is done in coordination with movement into different physical postures and a practice of meditation. The word yoga is a derivative of the word yoke (to bring together). You might be able to …
Americans tend to live life on a treadmill. We work long hours, eat badly, stress a lot, and lose sleep. We lay in bed at night worrying about our jobs, money, our kids, our elderly parents, and all the woes of the world. Many of us don’t get a sufficient number of hours of sleep …
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You may have heard the old expression, “music soothes the savage beast.” What is the meaning of that? It could mean that music can greatly affect and regulate our behaviors, moods, and emotions. Have you ever felt anxious and found that turning on soft or pleasant music relaxes you? Upbeat music might make you suddenly …
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Pet owners will tell you that their furry friend brings a lot of joy to their life. But what even they might not know is that sharing your life with a beloved pet can have significant benefits to both your physical and mental health. The bond between man (or woman) and dog is noted in …
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